Since I enjoyed doing my last blog on my CAD/CAM uni project, I've decided to create another one showing my experience of making an iTingle. A "mechatronic automatron" - the kind of thing that used to be seen in the penny arcades (although mine will be a bit more high tech). I've already made the circuit board that will control it so I can't have any photo of the making process but if you look at my "PCB" page there is a lot of information on there to explain it in more detail.
I'm really enjoying this module so far, which surprises me a great deal as it was the one I was dreading most. I don't remember doing any electronics at school - my D&T lessons comprised of some MDF and a sander, the odd baked cake and an occasional bit of sewing - thrilling stuff! I think the fact that we've got Tony, our fantastic tutor, makes a big difference. He's so enthusiastic about the project, he makes me want to learn more. If I turn out to be half as good at teaching as he is, I will be a very happy lady.
I've not done a great deal on my model as I have been working on the PCB and deciding on the scale and what mechanisms to use. I have, however, managed to scrounge some nice looking oak and other bits & bobs from the cellar today. All being well I'll be cracking on with that on Friday, as I am in uni all day tomorrow. I'm looking forward to making the model, I think I've got a good idea and the patience to achieve a good finish. Well, think I'm going to upload a couple more pages then hit the sack....
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